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What Is Early Neutral Evaluation?
Hamshaw explains what Early Neutral Evaluation is, and how and when it can help resolve construction disputes
What Do I Do When I Receive an Adjudication Referral Notice?
Hamshaw explains what you need to do if someone starts an Adjudication against you
How Can I Avoid Paying an Adjudicator's Decision?
Hamshaw explains the limited circumstances in which you can avoid paying an Adjudication decision
What is Mediation?
Hamshaw considers what mediation is, how it works, and how it compares to litigation
Is There a Time Limit for Suing Someone in England and Wales?
Hamshaw explains the time limits that apply to suing someone in England and Wales
Why Does Construction Adjudication Exist in England?
Hamshaw explains the reasons why construction adjudication was introduced in England and Wales
Top Tips for Presenting Arguments in Court
Hamshaw offers some tips for presenting arguments to the court
What’s the Difference Between a QC and a KC?
Hamshaw explains the difference between KCs and QCs in England and Wales
Can I Adjudicate if I am a ‘Residential Occupier’?
Hamshaw explains whether a residential occupier can adjudicate a dispute under a construction contract
Should I Adjudicate my Dispute?
Hamshaw explains the pros and cons of Adjudication, and what you need to consider before deciding whether it’s right for your dispute
Are Court Documents Accessible by the Public?
Hamshaw explains how, and when, the public can get access to evidence used in litigation
Which Court Will Hear My Case?
Hamshaw explains the structure of the English court system, and the rules around which court will hear a claim
What Role Does the Court Have in Arbitration?
Hamshaw explains the role of English court in Arbitration proceedings
What Are the Consequences of a Part 36 Offer?
Hamshaw explains Part 36 offers to settle, and their consquences
Can I Ignore an Adjudication?
Hamshaw explains whether you can ignore an adjudication, and what the consequences of doing so might be
Adjudication: Is There a Dispute Yet?
Hamshaw examines what is required before a dispute can be said to have crystallised
How do I Enforce an Adjudicator’s Decision?
Hamshaw explains how to enforce an Adjudicator's decision when the losing party is not complying with it
Can I Get My Costs Back in Adjudication?
Hamshaw examines whether it is possible for the winner of an Adjudication to get the losing party to pay his legal fees.
If I Haven’t Signed a Contract, is it Binding?
Hamshaw explains the effect of failing to sign a contract
What is the Pre-Action Protocol and What Does it Require?
Hamshaw explains what the Pre-action Protocol for Construction Engineering Disputes is, and how to comply with it